Pennywell Early Years Centre was registered in 2003. It is located in purpose built premises situated in a residential area of Pennywell, Sunderland. The centre provides a range of services for families. These include a variety of training courses, drop-in and support groups for parents and their families and a childcare setting. The childcare setting operates from two playrooms and associated facilities within the centre. A maximum of 60 children may attend the setting at any one time. The setting is open 50 weeks of the year, each weekday from 08.00 until 18.00. All children share access to an enclosed outdoor play area.